8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration is Open
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Sessions

SMPTE Foundations 1

Session Room 1
SMPTE Foundations Sessions provide very deep coverage of the technologies and topics selected for the program and are meant to help attendees better understand the conference content by providing focused foundational concepts.

SMPTE Foundations 2

Session Room 2
SMPTE Foundations Sessions provide very deep coverage of the technologies and topics selected for the program and are meant to help attendees better understand the conference content by providing focused foundational concepts.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Conversation with Lawrence Sher: His Film Career and ShotDeck's Impact on the Industry
Session Room 1

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee Break
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Innovations in Video Encoding

Session Room 1
Discover the forefront of video compression and coding standards in this comprehensive track. Sessions include the 3rd edition of JPEG XS, featuring the new TDC profile that boosts compression efficiency and maintains low latency for applications like gaming and graphics. Explore the latest advancements in SMPTE VC-3, including its integration into the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) and innovative tunable bitrate methods that enhance visual quality for broadcast and post-production. Additionally, delve into the Constituent Rectangles SEI message for the VSEI standard, which standardizes multi-frame-packed video descriptions for VR/AR, 3D, and cloud gaming. This track showcases cutting-edge technologies that optimize media workflows and support a wide range of professional applications.

Cinema Techniques in Content Production

Session Room 2
This session explores advancements and challenges across different media sectors, addressing the outdated management of Digital Cinema equipment and proposes adopting IP technologies and NMOS principles from television broadcasting to streamline operations.We'll present case studies by Virtual Production Supervisor Kathryn Brillhart, detailing various projects from indie films to blockbusters, showcasing evolving in-camera VFX practices and technological integration. Finally, it introduces a novel workflow for immersive stage event broadcasts using stereo projection and 3D modeling to enhance realism and viewer engagement, highlighting new production methods to improve visual quality and audience experience.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fellows Induction Ceremony and Luncheon
Preston's Restaurant - Loews Hotel

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Innovations in Live Video Processing

Session Room 1
This session explores the increasing need for precise timing in high-performance media over IP production, driven by advancements in UHD resolutions, high frame rates, and wide color gamuts. With standards like SMPTE ST 2110, precise packet pacing is crucial, challenging traditional timing mechanisms with their ±500 ns tolerance. The discussion includes the impact of all components in the media chain on timing accuracy and compares these needs with 5G telecom standards. Through practical measurements, it evaluates whether new media timing standards are needed, proposing potential updates to existing guidelines to meet future precision requirements.

Color Rendition

Session Room 2
This session covers crucial aspects of color rendition in digital cameras and LED lighting for accurate color imaging in entertainment. Ideal for professionals aiming for consistent, high-quality visuals.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Coffee Break
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions

How to Achieve Low Latency with New Architectures

Session Room 1
This session investigates the potential of Media-over-QUIC Transport (MOQT) to replace existing protocols like DASH, LL-DASH, and WebRTC for live streaming and real-time media delivery. We'll explore if the shift from traditional hardware to IT-based broadcast systems, addressing challenges in asynchronous operation and system architecture, and discuss how new software-based solutions could enhance scalability, reliability, and agility in live production.

Tech Insights in Virtual Production and Workflow Integration

Session Room 2
Virtual Production (VP) technologies, utilizing large LED walls and real-time rendering tools, transform on-set filming and live concerts by creating immersive virtual environments. This session evaluates the impact of lossy compression formats like AV1 and H.265 on VP image quality, and challenges like quality control and format integration arise.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae and Network with MTS Attendees!
Loews Hotel Poolside

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Registration is Open
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

9:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions

SMPTE Foundations 3

Session Room 1
SMPTE Foundations Sessions provide very deep coverage of the technologies and topics selected for the program and are meant to help attendees better understand the conference content by providing focused foundational concepts.

SMPTE Foundations 4

Session Room 2
SMPTE Foundations Sessions provide very deep coverage of the technologies and topics selected for the program and are meant to help attendees better understand the conference content by providing focused foundational concepts.

9:59 AM - 8:02 PM
Solutions Hub is Open!
Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Sessions

Advances in Audio Perception and Exposure

Session Room 1
This session reviews clinical trials and animal studies on sound exposure, comparing these with sound levels in various settings like public theatres and gaming, and introduces the Loudness-to-Dialog-Ratio (LDR) metric, which can manage sound exposure in children's media and advocates for its use to protect young listeners from high sound levels. The session also explores auditory envelopment (AE) and its potential effects across different ages, suggesting AE is a fundamental percept.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Coffee Break
Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Delivering Creative Intent

Session Room 1
This session explores the variability in sound levels in commercial cinemas and its effect on the viewing experience. Feedback linked playback levels with perceived loudness, suggest a need for updated sound level guidelines to enhance cinema audio quality.

1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Buffet Lunch
Loews Hotel Poolside and Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Enhancing Media Infrastructures: Security, Flexibility, Efficiency

Session Room 1
The shift from SDI to IP-based infrastructures has exposed broadcast systems to significant security risks akin to IT networks. A study of 44 media systems, including cameras and IP converters, found 18 critical vulnerabilities across 15 products from 10 vendors, revealing a third of systems have severe flaws. Vendors lacked proper disclosure policies, with only four addressing issues within three months. Additionally, 18 CVE entries were linked to non-vendor domains, underscoring a need for better security practices and transparency in the industry.

Advancing Media Technologies: Color, Streaming, and Standards

Session Room 2
This session will explore the evolving landscape of color grading and science. Delve into preserving the richness of these crafts amid contemporary homogenization trends. Discover RIS OSA's latest initiative to define best practices for decentralized streaming ecosystems. Additionally, get an update on the latest SMPTE Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and IP standards, essential for ensuring synchronization and interoperability in modern media workflows.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Coffee Break
Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Case Studies on Transforming Broadcast Events with ST 2110

Session Room 1
This session delves into The Eurovision Song Contest's successful shift from SDI to SMPTE ST 2110, leveraging a 100Gb dual redundant network for enhanced live event performance, and advancements in IP infrastructure, highlighted by ST 2110-41, streamline metadata workflows for HDR video and immersive audio, enhancing live sports and broadcast coverage.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Solutions Hub Opening Reception
Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration is Open
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

9:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions

SMPTE Foundations 5

Session Room 1
SMPTE Foundations Sessions provide very deep coverage of the technologies and topics selected for the program and are meant to help attendees better understand the conference content by providing focused foundational concepts.

SMPTE Foundations 6

Session Room 2
SMPTE Foundations Sessions provide very deep coverage of the technologies and topics selected for the program and are meant to help attendees better understand the conference content by providing focused foundational concepts.

9:59 AM - 8:02 PM
Solutions Hub is Open!
Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions

Enhancing Visual Fidelity in Media Production

Session Room 1
Film grain is essential to analogue cinema's aesthetic but challenges video compression by losing authenticity in low-bitrate scenarios. AV1 film grain synthesis technology improves this by estimating and reconstructing grain during decoding. However, block size selection affects reconstruction quality, with larger blocks potentially introducing noticeable noise. We propose a perceptual quality assessment method that leverages the human visual system to detect and penalize repetitive noise patterns by comparing decoded frames to grain templates. This approach efficiently processes high-resolution videos, showing strong correlation with expert judgments.

AI Conversations

Session Room 2
Three innovative papers present cutting-edge technologies in media and data management: Generative AI's impact on video production, from text-to-video advancements to enhanced post-production workflows, a novel method for constructing Knowledge Graphs from unstructured text to improve news data management, and a tool to streamline voice casting for localized content, utilizing voice similarity metrics to enhance efficiency and accuracy across diverse languages and accents.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Coffee Break
Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Innovations in Camera Technology for Live Production

Session Room 1
This session will offer hands-on advice for addressing technical challenges and fully utilizing SLS cameras in TV production, and attempt to present solutions for achieving a cinematic look in live settings while meeting the unique requirements of each environment.

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Partner Program

Session Room 2
Gain insights from SMPTE partners on their recent projects, the challenges they encountered, and the solutions they developed in these partner program sessions.

1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Buffet Lunch
Loews Hotel Poolside and Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions

HDR Innovations in Media Production

Session Room 1
This session delves into three cases of HDR technology integration: Sky Sports' adoption of live HDR for Premier League football, addressing operational and workflow challenges, LG and Disney’s development of an API for large-scale TV management, enhancing calibration efficiency, and HDR’s underutilized potential in social media content creation. It covers HDR’s impact on sports broadcasting, large-scale display management improvements, and strategies for leveraging HDR to boost social media engagement, while navigating technical hurdles like compatibility and file management.

Inclusive and Accessible

Session Room 2
Dicsover three innovative applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in media: AI's role in improving emotional accuracy in media translation and dubbing through advanced deep learning and natural language processing, and automation in Descriptive Video Service (DVS) using generative AI for scriptwriting and text-to-speech technology for narration. Additionally, learn about Remote Integration Modle (REMI) worflows as an alternative to extensive on-site infrastructure.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Coffee Break
Solutions Hub - Ray Dolby Ballroom

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Digital Media Advances

Session Room 1
In the evolving digital media landscape, embedding interactive "clickable objects" directly into videos and images using digital watermarking is key to sustaining user engagement. This approach offers a seamless interaction layer, enhancing viewer experience across all media formats. Additionally, we'll delve into the importance of provenance metadata, the structure of C2PA manifests, and provide practical guidance for broadcasters and content publishers on integrating these solutions effectively.

Innovations in Visual Content Technology

Session Room 2
Enhancing image discoverability in vector-based search engines, and markerless motion capture technology, which uses computer vision to track movements without physical markers, reducing time and costs compared to traditional methods.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration is Open
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions

ST 2110 Training Program Part 1

Loews Hotel Room
This is a five-hour training course planned for Thursday, October 24. It includes lunch and provides attendees with a certificate of completion after a course test. Space is limited to 70 individuals and participation can be added to an All-Access or Thursday Summit Registration Package. Participants need to add this option during their registration.

Optimization Techniques in Video Quality and Signal 

Session Room 1
This session presents a novel content-driven approach utilizing the Video Multimethod Assessment Fusion (VMAF) metric and a deep learning model with a SlowFast Network Architecture. Additionally, you can hear about "Virtual Reference," a method for loudspeaker calibration using Transfer Function measurements.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions

Cloud-based Broadcasting and Modern Metadata Applications

Session Room 1
Explore a framework for implementing ATSC 3.0 in the cloud, detailing how it handles ROUTE/DASH streams and Physical Layer Pipes (PLPs), with dual reception capabilities for simultaneous broadcast and broadband access. In contrast, legacy metadata standards within ST 2110, such as ST 2110-40 and ST 2110-31, are limited in flexibility and utility, particularly for user-defined metadata. Learn how SiriusXM integrates ST 2110-41 with SCTE DPI triggers and proprietary data, discussing its impact on media workflows and identifying areas for further research.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee Break
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions

RIS OSVP

Session Room 1
RIS OSVP sessions bring you the latest updates on the work done in this group.

ST 2110 Training Program Part 2

Session Room 2
This is a five-hour training course planned for Thursday, October 24. It includes lunch and provides attendees with a certificate of completion after a course test. Space is limited to 70 individuals and participation can be added to an All-Access or Thursday Summit Registration Package. Participants need to add this option during their registration.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions

ST 2110 Training Program Part 3

Session Room 2
This is a five-hour training course planned for Thursday, October 24. It includes lunch and provides attendees with a certificate of completion after a course test. Space is limited to 70 individuals and participation can be added to an All-Access or Thursday Summit Registration Package. Participants need to add this option during their registration.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Awards Gala Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction - Ticket Required
Ray Dolby Ballroom Terrace

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Awards Gala Ceremony and Dinner - Ticket Required
Ray Dolby Ballroom

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Awards Gala Afterparty
Ray Dolby Ballroom